Comparison

Spool Zone vs StashIQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spool Zone

Features
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【Key Features】 • Inventory Tracking: Keep track of your filament stock at all times and restock promptly to avoid running out • Usage History: Detailed records of filament usage per print for easy cost tracking • Cost Tracking: Accurately track the cost per gram of filament to make printing more economical • Categorized Management: Organize filaments by type, color, and other criteria • Data Sync: Cloud storage and multi-device access ensure your data is never lost 【Member Benefits】 • Add an unlimited number of consumables 【Official Website】 • https://spool.zone Make every print effortless and ensure every gram of consumable is used to its full potential!

About

StashIQ

This app helps scale model builders and collectors catalog their kits, manage wish lists, and avoid duplicate purchases. It features a large database of kits, barcode scanning for instant identification, and price comparison tools.

Highlights
  • Catalog owned kits
  • Build want lists
  • Search 88,000+ kits
  • Barcode scanning
  • Compare retailer prices
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
Features
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StashIQ is the pocket companion for plastic scale model builders and collectors. Whether you build aircraft, armor, ships, cars, figures, or sci-fi, StashIQ helps you catalog what you own, plan what you want, and never buy a duplicate kit again. BROWSE A HUGE CATALOG Search a catalog of 88,000+ scale model kits across every major manufacturer, scale, and subject. Find the exact kit, see its details, and jump straight to retailers when you're ready to buy. SCAN TO IDENTIFY ANY KIT Point your camera at a kit's barcode and StashIQ identifies it instantly — then add it to your stash or want list in one tap. Can't find it? Share a link or add it manually, and it gets reviewed to grow the catalog for everyone. TRACK YOUR STASH Log every kit you own in one organized place. Know your collection at a glance — no more standing in a hobby shop wondering if you already have that Spitfire. BUILD A WANT LIST Keep a running wish list of the kits you're after. When you're browsing or scanning, you'll always know what's still on your list. FIND THE BEST PRICE See where to buy the kits you want and compare retailers, so you can grab the deal when it's right. MADE FOR MODELERS StashIQ was built by scale modelers who were tired of tracking their stash in spreadsheets. It's fast, focused, and designed around how hobbyists actually shop and build. SUBSCRIPTIONS StashIQ is free to start. Upgrade for higher stash and want-list limits, unlimited barcode scans, and an ad-free experience: • Collector — $0.99/month • Trader — $2.99/month • Professional — $4.99/month Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@iqsuite.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.knotsoftware.com/stashiq/privacy

Screenshots

Spool Zone4 screens
StashIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spool Zone at none against StashIQ's shown. Spool Zone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spool Zone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and StashIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spool Zone ships an update weekly, StashIQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spool Zone versus StashIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpool ZoneStashIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer玉文 赵CHRISTOPHER BRYAN DECKER

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spool Zone

One-time3
  • SpoolZoneAir$4.99
  • Lifetime Membership$7.99
  • SpoolZonePro$7.99
3 purchases

StashIQ

Subscriptions3
  • StashIQ Collector3 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • StashIQ Trader3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • StashIQ Professional3 Months trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Spool Zone free?
Spool Zone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StashIQ free?
StashIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spool Zone or StashIQ have ads?
StashIQ shows ads; Spool Zone does not.
Which is updated more often, Spool Zone or StashIQ?
Spool Zone ships an update weekly, and StashIQ fortnightly. Most recently, Spool Zone was updated on October 12, 2026 and StashIQ on October 8, 2026.

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